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Kenya: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Kenya: The government has announced that Tuesday February 11th will be a National Public holiday to mourn the death of Kenya’s second president Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi.
Friday April 10th
Good Friday
Kenya: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Monday April 13th
Easter Monday
Kenya: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Friday May 1st
Labour Day
Kenya: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Monday May 25th
Idd-ul-Fitr
Kenya: The festival of Idd-ul-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Monday June 1st
Madaraka Day
Kenya: Commemorates the day that Kenya attained internal self-rule in 1963
Friday July 31st
Idd-ul-Azha
Kenya: Commemorates the Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice everything for God
Kenya: A day for all Kenyans to participate in environment conservation activities.
Kenya: October 20th honours all those who contributed towards the struggle for independence
Saturday November 14th
Diwali
Kenya: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
Saturday December 12th
Jamhuri Day
Kenya: Marks the date of Kenya's establishment as a republic on December 12th 1964
Friday December 25th
Christmas Day
Kenya: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Saturday December 26th
Boxing Day
Kenya: The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
Notes
Holidays falling on Sunday are observed the following Monday
* public holidays for all persons belonging to the Islamic faith.
** public holidays for all persons belonging to the Hindu faith.
